Old Fire Launch Music Video for “Bloodchild” in Wake of New Album Release

OLD FIRE (FEAT. JOHN MARK LAPHAM [THE EARLIES / THE LATE CORD]) LAUNCHES “BLOODCHILD” MUSIC VIDEO

Debut album “Songs From the Haunted South” out now on Kscope

TEXAS – Old Fire, the pet project of Texas based programmer John Mark Lapham (of The Earlies and 4AD band The Late Cord fame), has released a music video for the track “Bloodchild,” taken from the debut album Songs From the Haunted South, out now on Kscope. Stream the new “Bloodchild” video clip on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/uoIje9I_kjA.

Songs from the Haunted South was produced by John Mark Lapham, mixed by JM Lapham and Mark Kuykendall, and was mastered by Ian Hawgood.

Taking nearly a decade to make, Songs from the Haunted South has been a labor of love for Lapham. Born from an album concept for a 4AD project with singer Micah P. Hinson (The Late Cord), the album was originally intended to feature different singers and musicians recording songs that were both covers and originals. After parting ways with Hinson, Lapham remained determined to realize his vision for the album and sought voices he considered special or fitted the inspiration.

The first piece of the puzzle fell in to place after meeting the former owner of 4AD, Ivo Watts Russell, who introduced Lapham to singer/songwriter, Tom Rapp – who recorded a string of haunting albums in the late ’60s and ’70s under the name Pearls Before Swine. The vocals Rapp provided formed the basis of the track “Shadows.” In the following years, guest vocals were recorded by Sara Lowes (The Earlies), DM Stith, Christopher Barnes (Gem Club), Rebekka Karijord, and Alex Maas (The Black Angels).

The 13-track album contains a selection of songs that, in one way or another, are dedications to people, some dead and some still living. Musically, inspirations range from ambient artists such as Brian Eno and Stars of the Lid to psychedelic rock, traditional country and early 4AD.

The powerful cover art was designed by U.K.’s Grammy Award winning designer Vaughan Oliver, famed for his work with artists such as Mojave 3, Lush, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, The Breeders, This Mortal Coil, Pixies, Throwing Muses, in addition to artists such as David Sylvian and Bush. The cover shot taken in 1958 features Lapham’s father during bivouac camping basic training in the foothills of the Ozarks, at Fort Chaffee, Ark.

1. Old Fire 3

2. Along Came a Sadness

3. Helix

4. Know How

5. It’s Easier Now

6. A Stranger in the Family

7. Bloodchild

8. Faust

9. Shadows

10. A Slight Grip, A Gentle Hold

11. Laser Beam

12. The Orchids

13. Deadhouse Dream

Stay tuned for more information on Old Fire and Songs From the Haunted South, out now on Kscope.